> On Sat, Mar 22, 2014 at 2:05 PM, Always Learning <centos at u62.u22.net> wrote: > > > Nothing is easier and simpler than > > > > [any-section] > > parameter1=value1 > > parameter2=value2 On Sat, 2014-03-22 at 18:24 +1300, Cliff Pratt wrote: > That text format is simple. Too simple. If you have multiple similar > sub-sections you have to use some ad-hoc construction. For example if you > require sub entries with eg a default sub-section and a per-user > sub-section then the simple example doesn't work, or at least it is > rendered a lot less readable. It doesn't nest. Whoops your M$ heritage is showing. On Linux "per-user" values are usually stored in individual configuration files located in their users' ~ (/home/) directories - not in a single, fragile and all-embracing nightmare called The Windoze Registry. Linux is much more logical and user-friendly. Hence the existence of simple configuration files capable of containing copious configuration hints and explanations - something omitted from the XML monstrosity. :-) Centos is like a hot sunny day - a true joy to experience. -- Paul. England, EU. Our systems are exclusively Centos. No Micro$oft Windoze here.